Finding Policy Responses to Rising Intimate Partner Violence during the Coronavirus Outbreak June 11, 2020 Issue Brief During COVID-19, incidence and risk of intimate partner violence (IPV) has increased. This post describes some policy options to support IPV survivors and providers.
Medication Abortion and Telemedicine: Innovations and Barriers During the COVID-19 Emergency June 16, 2021 Blog This post looks at a new contactless method of providing medication abortions and now this can be and has been used in response to the pandemic. The post also examines state policies that act as barriers to implementing these new protocols.
Updated Women’s Health State Data: Interactive Dashboard October 28, 2021 News Release Interested in keeping up with the most recent state specific women’s health data and policies? The newly updated and upgraded KFF State Profiles for Women’s Health interactive dashboard offers the latest national and state data and policies women’s health, from health insurance coverage to abortion policy changes. This easy-to-use visual…
Infographic: The Availability and Use of Medication Abortion Care October 21, 2021 Infographic This infographic highlights data and policies regarding the availability and effectiveness of medication abortion in the United States. Medication abortion accounts for more than half (54%) of all abortions before nine weeks gestation in the U.S.
Limited Access to Paid Family Leave October 14, 2021 Slide Most people will need to take time off work to care for themselves or their families at some point, but only one in five (21%) workers have access to paid family leave through their employer. Congress is considering creating a universal paid family and medical leave program as part of the Build Back Better Act.
Recent Efforts to Extend Medicaid Postpartum Coverage and What to Watch Looking Ahead October 6, 2021 Blog This policy watch examines recent state and federal efforts to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage beyond 60 days.
Universal Paid Family and Medical Leave Under Consideration in Congress October 1, 2021 Blog The House of Representatives is considering a provision of the Build Back Better Act that would create a universal paid family and medical leave program. This post takes a look at this proposal, key policy questions, and what it could mean for women and families.
Intersection of State Abortion Policy and Clinical Practice: June 2021 Update July 1, 2021 Infographic This infographic updates a prior JAMA infographic that presents state policies related to abortion and their intersection with clinical practice. The graphic highlights state-level abortion specific policies, ranging from waiting period laws to medication abortion requirements.
Role of Mothers in Assuring Children Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations May 24, 2021 Issue Brief This brief discusses the role that mothers play in managing children’s health care needs and mothers’ attitudes and concerns about COVID-19 vaccinations.
A New Analysis Takes a Closer Look at Online Contraception Platforms Amid the Pandemic May 18, 2021 News Release Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, hormonal contraception became more accessible to many outside of traditional clinical settings through websites or apps that offer contraception via telehealth. To better understand this emerging method of contraceptive access, a new KFF analysis provides a deeper look at telecontraception platforms, offering insights into…